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That is the exact SNG that I have been looking for. All this talk makes me realize I need to finally pick up the SNG I have been waiting for!
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Normally the established members don't exactly troll.
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Another strider thread with hundreds of replies and thousands of views. You know what they say any press is good press whether it's good or bad so guess Strider should be thanking all the haters who continually stop by to post in these threads. You keep them at the top of the discussion so thank you 
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A few pics of my current Strider. The lockbar on the CC models are thinner than the LEGOs, but still beefy. This one locks up perfectly with zero stick. It's the only $400+ knife I've owned that I don't mind rolling around on under a car. I could never bring myself to do that with my Sebs. Like I mentioned before, I have never owned a knife with stonewashing this good. I've beat on the blade and it looks new.
My first Strider was just as good but a serious pants shredder!
My first Strider was just as good but a serious pants shredder!
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This is true but when you say "most" this implies the majority. The majority of the higher end knife owners on this forum from what i have seen are established members and they make up the majority.
Actually, it'd be more like 80%. I work in engineering, and the rate for catching defects by visual inspection is around 80%. So for every 10 defective knives that go by an inspector, 2 get passed through on accident. It's just what happens when someone sits at a desk looking at the same thing over and over again. Even if they care, they get fatigued and accidentally let about 20% slip through.
That's just the way it is. And I doubt any of these companies use any other form of QC on end fit and finish like the OPs issues (I'll take back my words if proven otherwise). But I really doubt they're setting datums and touching probes off to check for blade centering, lock up percentage, lock rock, etc...
That's just the way it is. And I doubt any of these companies use any other form of QC on end fit and finish like the OPs issues (I'll take back my words if proven otherwise). But I really doubt they're setting datums and touching probes off to check for blade centering, lock up percentage, lock rock, etc...
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Strider is a small company. Do they use assembly line methods of production?
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And that is the problem with threads like this. Some of it is true, a lot of it just the usual Strider hate you will find in any thread similar to this one.
My suggestion would be to keep an open mind. This particular thread was about an issue with a knife, not unlike issues that can happen with any knife, custom or production. Someone made a mistake and that happens with anything you buy. Nothing is always perfect.
(This is where someone will say Strider has more issues than normal, followed by someone saying they have less issues....)
The point is that this thread will invite a lot of people who have had issues with their Striders to join in, and rightfully so, however if the topic had been 'I Just picked up an SnG and I love it' I can assure you the majority of the comments would be different.
I suggest that you do a lot more research, talk to a lot more owners, and try to get one in your hand to use before you dismiss Strider completely.
I can't help but wonder why.....
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... because the customers they burn become the trolls and haters. I know you didn't need an answer back.
The people that haven't had issues then call them names, liars or tell them to suck it up because their knives are not comparable to other knife companies knives at the same price point.
What is this called? The so called knife philophosy of use intended bs. "My knife is a Strider and is meant to be beat up and rubbed on the concrete so a little blade play or off centered blade is okay."
Previous post demonstrates this. Will roll around with his Strider on the ground but not his CRK. Why not. I'm saying both knives can take it. Doesn't mean one gets to have flaws.
I know his Striders do not have any flaws. Didn't say they did if you were wondering. In my case they did.
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Fantastic advice! As a matter of fact it applies to Strider or any other company's knives you may consider purchasing.
No company is perfect. I bought a PM2 that was missing a PB washer on one side, and people gush all over about their QC.
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Yes, both knives can take it of course. In (my) experience however, a scratched/used Sebenza loses much of its trade/sale allure in comparison with a Strider. Again, my experience. Regular production Striders don't have Micarta, fancy wood, etc.. like many of the very pretty Sebs. I have only had 21s and classics because I like it simple. My last trade was very tense as the recipient used calipers on the Sebenza blade and summized it may have gone to the spa and lost some belly. Different knives no doubt.
I like to believe that I am in the company of gentlemen when I visit Bladeforums. Speaking for myself, I don't need anyone on this forum to prove anything to me, and I don't feel the need to prove anything to anyone else. After all, nothing that occurs on this forum is a matter of life or death.
Last time I checked, there is nothing in the official Bladeforums rules that says "You must provide PROOF that you own a knife before you can say you own said knife", nor is there any rule that says "You must provide PROOF that your knife truly suffers from the defects that you claim it suffers from". I know that some people on this forum like to try and impose their own rules here, but if those rules weren't written by Spark, then they don't count for spit.
I once owned a particular $300 folder, the liner lock would slip out of engagement if the slightest pressure were exerted against the back of the blade, or if I gripped the handle tightly. I spoke of this knife, and these issues on a few occasions here. I have no idea how I might have documented such issues with photographs. I guess my inability to provide PROOF might have caused some to question my honesty, but that didn't happen, and fortunately for me I don't give a rats ass about what people believe or don't believe.
What next? If someone on this forum says that they served in the US military, that they served in Iraq or Afghanistan, are we going to require them to provide PROOF of their service? And are they going to be regarded as liars until they provide such proof (proof or it didn't happen)? I should hope not. You travel down a slippery slope when you start requiring people to provide "proof" on an internet forum.
As I said, I like to believe that I am in the company of gentlemen here. And short of someone selling an item here on the exchange, I don't think that the gentlemen here on this forum need to PROVE anything to each other. I see nothing wrong with asking for photos, or making an in-depth inquiry, but to publicly call someones honesty into question, just because they don't provide YOU with sufficient proof, is a pretty low thing to do in my opinion.
Last time I checked, there is nothing in the official Bladeforums rules that says "You must provide PROOF that you own a knife before you can say you own said knife", nor is there any rule that says "You must provide PROOF that your knife truly suffers from the defects that you claim it suffers from". I know that some people on this forum like to try and impose their own rules here, but if those rules weren't written by Spark, then they don't count for spit.
I once owned a particular $300 folder, the liner lock would slip out of engagement if the slightest pressure were exerted against the back of the blade, or if I gripped the handle tightly. I spoke of this knife, and these issues on a few occasions here. I have no idea how I might have documented such issues with photographs. I guess my inability to provide PROOF might have caused some to question my honesty, but that didn't happen, and fortunately for me I don't give a rats ass about what people believe or don't believe.
What next? If someone on this forum says that they served in the US military, that they served in Iraq or Afghanistan, are we going to require them to provide PROOF of their service? And are they going to be regarded as liars until they provide such proof (proof or it didn't happen)? I should hope not. You travel down a slippery slope when you start requiring people to provide "proof" on an internet forum.
As I said, I like to believe that I am in the company of gentlemen here. And short of someone selling an item here on the exchange, I don't think that the gentlemen here on this forum need to PROVE anything to each other. I see nothing wrong with asking for photos, or making an in-depth inquiry, but to publicly call someones honesty into question, just because they don't provide YOU with sufficient proof, is a pretty low thing to do in my opinion.
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The issues that come up with Striders.... lock rock, un centered blades, not enough spring tension are all very easily fixed if you know your way around a framelock. I know people say you shouldn't have to tweak your $400 knife blah blah but the issues for me are so easily fixed that it really doesn't deter me because the pros of the design outweigh them.
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That right there is a horrible arguing point sir. Doesn't matter if I know how to build my own knife. You should not accept/tolerate poor craftsmanship when purchasing anothers product unless you know going in that is the way they are. If you know beforehand it is your own damn fault.
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If I get some take out chicken and it's undercooked. Am I gonna pull out the pans and "tweak" it because I know my way around in the kitchen? HELL NO!! I'm takin' it back!
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But like in your case you knew the potental problems that can come up with Striders yet you still bought another one anyways. And anyone on bladeforums that does 5 min of searching will inevitably find a Strider thread just like this so if the buyer decides to buy a Strider than its on him.
People go and buy a Strider and a week later come on the forums saying how they are so disappointed in the little lock rock that has developed. Well maybe Striders are just not for you. So move on.
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If all I have to do to fix a little lock rock is disassemble the knife and tweak the lock bar tension than that is what Im going to do. I'm not going to send it back for warranty service which will take couple weeks or send it back to the retailer so I can wait for a refund.
Guess I'm just different from everyone else. I buy these knives to use... not to collect.
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